Author: s.leung3

I couldn’t reserve an actual workshop on STARR because the Market Expo event was quickly filled up and that was the only academic workshop available, so instead I chose the second best thing and will discuss about a panel I attended back in October. It was the last event for the fraternity Delta Sigma Pi, where they invited two sisters and brothers to talk at a panel and there was a networking session afterwards. The panel itself last for an hour and half, and the session went on the last remaining time for half an hour, so the total event was two hours from six to eight. It took place in room 251, and the most memorable thing about the whole event was one of the speakers. I don’t exactly remember her name, maybe it was Sunny, it could’ve been the other sister, but I remember her story the most. She worked for marketing, but that was never her intended field. Though we hear it all the time how people switch to a major they’re more passionate about, it’s different when your listening to a live person describing in detail. She explained how she was first in accounting, but she didn’t have a feel for it until she discovered marketing. There she found it to be more her style, more creative and not having to wear business attire every single day for the job. Leggings and comfy fitted-clothes were more like it. As she went on, I thought about my career path, since I chose accounting on a whim anyway. In fact, I don’t think I’m cut out for accounting with tedious formatted spreadsheets and plain e-mails for eight hours a day, for 40 hours a week, for 2,080 hours a year. I don’t think I’m cut out for business either. Unfortunately, I don’t have a picture to accompany this blog post this time around, so you’re going to have to take my word for it.

The MoMa trip to me personally wasn’t a significant help to my first semester at Baruch. But, I would say Student Life helped my much more in terms of social life. The MoMa trip was more of a bonding experience with my fellow peers, and I have been to the museum before. There were one or two exhibits added, however I don’t recall most of my first time being there. The MoMa had a perfect mix of contemporary art and art from the previous centuries. Honestly, I preferred the more dated art because some of the modern art can be too frivolous and the authentic expression of feelings is usually lost because of how inclusive and pretentious the art world is. An artist named Marcel Duchamp made a sculpture that was literally a toilet bowl put upside down, and was dubbed “Fountain.” Clearly this was a joke or him actually mocking what the art world became, yet people still debate whether or not the sculpture was art. This is concerning. On a more positive view of this, it could be him trying to send a message to everyone saying, “Hey anyone can make art, even you!” and be considered an artist no matter the skill level since sending an upside-down toilet bowl was enough to spark debate and make it an icon of art in the 20th century. As much as I hate to admit it, it is art. Not the classical perception that we have, but it is still art. Why do I consider his sculpture art like the classical paintings from Leonardo? Because times have changed. Our culture have changed from an agrarian one to an industrial based to a consuming present. If our culture can change, why can’t art? Isn’t art based on culture? If we still did paintings from the Renaissance, which you are free to do, it wouldn’t accurately describe our society today and the complex feelings that have surfaced from a more technological time. That’s why modern art is confusing and I will never fully appreciate it.      

I honestly don’t know the club’s name since my friend dragged me in late , however, it was informative nonetheless. The club taught how to ready for jobs such as prepping resumes to what attire is appropriate. The particular group I was in was describing in detail how to network and what to do after receiving a business card. Before I arrived, they were explaining what goes on a resume, what format to use, and the contents within. I was briefed this when I entered the room to catch-up, and it was explained clearly. It really showed that the club was passionate on teaching new business major students the ins and outs, especially when our group leader took the time to answer each question thoroughly. A club like this has a catch – there will be an interview to officially join. Before to be considered for an interview, new members must attend one general interest meetings and two events. We were told that today was considered an event and we were almost done with the bare minimum. They also emphasized on the community the club has. It was supposed to be close-knit, and explained they had meetings on Fridays in general so, after club activity, everyone could go out for dinner. This swayed my judgement into joining instead of dipping after I finished my sandwich. I plan to use this club as a resource to further my career since they have informative advice regards to job-seeking and they even reviewed resumes if you decide to bring your own in. I’m sure they will do more than just resumes, and I hope to attend the other events and connect with the members. Overall, I had a good impression of this club and will bring my own resume in when I get the chance.